As many as 650 million people 18 and older were obese as of 2016, out of nearly 2 billion people who were overweight worldwide. Obesity is a serious problem and a significant risk factor for diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, including heart issues and strokes. The pandemic also revealed a correlation between weight and COVID-19 severity, finding that overweight and obese patients are more likely to experience complications. Researchers are studying various ways to treat obesity, with some drugs already showing great promise. New research has identified another approach to treating obesity. Scientists have discovered that a series of genes controlling the Hippo signaling pathway might play a direct role in weight gain.
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